Psychology (First Exam 2027)
**IB Psychology** is a **Group 3** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to understanding human behavior, research methods in psychology, and specialized optional topics**, with a strong focus on **critical thinking, ethical research practices, and experimental investigation**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2027** for the current curriculum.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | 3 short-answer questions + 1 extended response question on core approaches | 2 hours | 2 hours | 50% (SL) / 40% (HL) |
| **Paper 2** | Extended response questions on optional topics | 1 hour | 2 hours | 25% (SL) / 20% (HL) |
| **Paper 3** | 3 short-answer questions on research approaches | N/A | 1 hour | 20% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Experimental study report (1,800-2,200 words) | 20 hours | 20 hours | 25% (SL) / 20% (HL) |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2027** for the current curriculum.
### Assessment at a Glance
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|------------|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Paper 1** | 3 short-answer questions + 1 extended response question on core approaches | 2 hours | 2 hours | 50% (SL) / 40% (HL) |
| **Paper 2** | Extended response questions on optional topics | 1 hour | 2 hours | 25% (SL) / 20% (HL) |
| **Paper 3** | 3 short-answer questions on research approaches | N/A | 1 hour | 20% (HL only) |
| **Internal Assessment** | Experimental study report (1,800-2,200 words) | 20 hours | 20 hours | 25% (SL) / 20% (HL) |